Coronavirus: Positive Cases Up To 155

Sunday, 5 April 2020 19:03

155 people have now been confirmed to have coronavirus in Jersey.

That's an increase of 29 since the last update at 1:20pm yesterday.

1,228 results have come back negative, with 66 tests pending.

Three people who've tested positive for Covid-19 in Jersey have passed away, the latest being a person in their late 60s.

A 45 year old man has become the first person to be arrested under the new powers given to police because of coronavirus.

Jade Hamon is due to appear before Jersey's Magistrate's Court tomorrow.

Coronavirus Advice

If you think you might have the virus, you should self-isolate and call the Health Department's coronavirus helpline:

01534 445566

It's open every day between 8am and 8pm. Calls outside these times, or when the line is engaged, won't be answered straight away - but we're told to leave a message and Health officials will call you back.

Please don't visit your GP or the Emergency Department at the General Hospital if you think you have the virus.

Coronavirus symptoms are similar to that of the flu - a combination of a cough, fever and aching muscles. If you've had any symptoms, even if you haven't travelled abroad, we're being told to self-isolate until they clear up (for a minimum of seven days).

Anyone who has come into contact with a person confirmed to have the coronavirus should stay in self-isolation for at least 14 days.

All the latest information can be found on Gov.je.